AwardedAwarded 1 February 2026
Development Consultancy Framework for the provision of Employers Agent, Cost Consultancy, CDM Advisor, and Principal Designer Services
The Guinness Partnership Limited · Public undertaking
In brief
The Guinness Partnership Limited awarded architecture and engineering and research work to Arcus Consulting LLP, Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited and Pulse Associates Limited and 10 others on 1 February 2026.
It is split into 4 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
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What the notice says
The Guinness Partnership (TGP) is seeking to establish a multidisciplinary framework to deliver a range of development consultancy services across its nationwide portfolio. The framework will support the delivery of affordable housing, building safety, and regeneration projects, and will cover the following service areas:
• Employer's Agent - including contract administration, project management, and procurement advice.
• Cost Consultancy - full financial management of projects, including budgeting, tender review, and value engineering.
• CDM Advisor and Principal Designer - ensuring compliance with Construction Design and Management Regulations and promoting health and safety throughout the lifecycle of the works.
These services will be required across England, with a focus on key regions such as Greater Manchester, London, Brighton, Milton Keynes, Bristol, Gloucester, and Leeds. Flexibility and strong regional coverage are essential due to TGP's dispersed housing stock.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 | — | — |
| Lot 2 | — | — |
| Lot 3 | — | — |
| Lot 4 | — | — |
Who won
| Winner | Lot | Value | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcus Consulting LLP (SME) Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited Pulse Associates Limited (SME) Drees & Sommer UK Limited Identity Consult Limited (SME) 11 bids received | Lot 1 | £8,955,000 | Awarded 28 November 2025 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029 |
| Arcus Consulting LLP (SME) Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited Pulse Associates Limited (SME) Airey Miller Limited (SME) Philip Pank Partnership LLP (SME) 12 bids received | Lot 2 | £8,955,000 | Awarded 28 November 2025 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029 |
| Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited Tremain Powell Partnership Limited (SME) Norman Rourke Pryme Limited (SME) Airey Miller Limited (SME) Randall Simmonds (SME) 11 bids received | Lot 3 | £7,000,000 | Awarded 28 November 2025 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029 |
| Arcus Consulting LLP (SME) Drees & Sommer UK Limited Airey Miller Limited (SME) NHD East Anglia Ltd (SME) Safer Sphere CHS Limited (SME) Bowman Riley Architects Limited (SME) 11 bids received | Lot 4 | £8,390,000 | Awarded 28 November 2025 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2029 |
Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.
Timeline
- Contract award notice · UK6, notice 080348-2025
- Contract details notice · UK7, notice 041733-2026
About the buyer
The Guinness Partnership LimitedLast 12 months
Procurements
104Awards
79Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering
- Mand (PLS) Ltd3 contracts
- Airey Miller Limited1 contract
- Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited1 contract
- Arcus Consulting LLP1 contract
- Axis Europe1 contract
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From notice 080348-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 5 December 2025, last updated 7 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.